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Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

ESL Book Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL, Book Club
Event Details:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class.

Japanese Conversation Group 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm, registration required. Knowledge of hiragana and katakana required. Ages 16+

Japanese Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

Image promoting the Business Book Club. Background color blue with books at the bottom for decoration. Words say Business Book Club. Image of a generic book with a black cover.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Encaustic is painting with hot, pigmented wax.

Craftastic Wednesday: Encaustic Painting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form of using melted and pigmented beeswax to create rich and luminous paintings. Learn a few techniques to create greeting cards for special occasions, like Mother's Day.  

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form of using melted and pigmented beeswax to create rich and luminous paintings. Learn a few techniques to create greeting cards for special occasions, like Mother's Day.  

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
NO-VI Chess Club:

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, game analysis, and other components of chess training. Limited number of chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). Please bring your own board.

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12).


 

An image with text stating "Put More Dream in Your Team! An Inclusive Employment Awareness Program." There is an image of 4 people standing in a line with their arms around each other.

Put More Dream in Your Team! - An Inclusive Employment Awareness Program

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Business/Career
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
:

Join us for an inspiring and high-energy presentation featuring the Employment Ambassadors from Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Business/Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring and high-energy presentation featuring the Employment Ambassadors from Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop.

Beginner English Language Lessons

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
:

For adult beginners who recently arrived in the USA/Michigan within the last year. Participants are able to understand 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

For adult beginners who recently arrived in the USA/Michigan within the last year. Participants are able to understand 

Infant & Toddler Sleep Workshop

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

If you’re struggling with getting your child to sleep, this event is for you!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

If you’re struggling with getting your child to sleep, this event is for you!

Library Closed

All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Monday, May 12 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, May 12 at 10am.

Cover of "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

Afternoon Read Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss!

What Are we Reading? The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

This book is available on Libby

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss!

What Are we Reading? The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

This book is available on Libby

Friends of Novi Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Picture of sewing supplies and fabric.

Beginner Sewing Class - Pillowcase

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
:

This beginner sewing class will teach introductory information such as terminology, how to thread a sewing machine, how to wind a bobbin, and basic stitches. With this information, students will be able to make their own custom pillowcase.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This beginner sewing class will teach introductory information such as terminology, how to thread a sewing machine, how to wind a bobbin, and basic stitches. With this information, students will be able to make their own custom pillowcase.

Image of Documents with Novi Historical Commission Logo

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
Local History Room Office Hours:

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.  

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.
 


 

An Evening of English flyer

An Evening of English

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided. Ages 18+

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided. Ages 18+

Cover of "The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo

Novel Idea Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

A book club, what a novel idea! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! 

What are we reading? The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A book club, what a novel idea! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! 

What are we reading? The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

Looking Back Cooking Forward with Chef & Author Mary Brady

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

You and your friends are invited to join our special guest, Mary Brady, certified executive chef "in the kitchen" as she demos recipes from her all new Made in Michigan cookbook, "Looking Back Cooking Forward." Picnic pleasing recipes such as chic

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

You and your friends are invited to join our special guest, Mary Brady, certified executive chef "in the kitchen" as she demos recipes from her all new Made in Michigan cookbook, "Looking Back Cooking Forward." Picnic pleasing recipes such as chic

Spanish conversation Group 3rd tuesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. Registration required

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

Image of Documents with Novi Historical Commission Logo

Novi Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
:

The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Kaleidoscope: Exploring Motorcities

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Presenter: Brian Yopp, Deputy Director MotorCities National Heritage Area

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Presenter: Brian Yopp, Deputy Director MotorCities National Heritage Area

History Talk: May 22nd at 7pm. From Omaha Beach to the Falise Gap

The American Army in Normandy: From Omaha Beach to the Falaise Gap

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join Historian Jim Craft as he talks about the invasion of Continental Europe on D-Day. This presentation focuses on the American Experience and actions that led to that day and the eventual defeat of the German Army three months later.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Join Historian Jim Craft as he talks about the invasion of Continental Europe on D-Day. This presentation focuses on the American Experience and actions that led to that day and the eventual defeat of the German Army three months later.